Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Surrey County Council
Woodhatch Place
Reigate
RH2 8BF
Contact
Gemma Wallace
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SCC GW Market Engagement Event_ Children's Residential Provision
Reference number
DN1467
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- AA01 - Metal
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Market Engagement for Children’s Residential Provision in Surrey
Date: 21st February 2023, 14.00 – 15.30
Surrey County Council would like to warmly invite you to take part in our market engagement event for Residential providers for looked after children.
The purpose of these events will be to:
- Build on this feedback as we look to share and discuss our vision and priorities for the development of Children’s Residential provision in Surrey and within a 20-mile boundary through a Surrey DPS
- Answer any questions you may have about the process or next steps
Surrey County Council is embarking on an ambitious programme of change in relation to children’s social care placements. We are keen to work with our partners and providers to strengthen the provision we have available in Surrey, enabling better outcomes for children and young people.
We are beginning to develop our future residential offer and we would like to invite potential and existing providers to play a key part in shaping this.
Our Looked After Children and Care Leaver Sufficiency Strategy sets out the following five key ambitions, which are central to our vision for the recommissioned offer:
• Living in a family Setting where possible
• Surrey Homes for Surrey children
• A wide range of placements for diverse needs
• Homes of the highest quality and;
• Support Moves to independence
Surrey County Council is committed to working collaboratively with providers to develop high quality Residential provision that contributes to improved outcomes for our children in care. We look forward to receiving your response and hearing your thoughts and ideas at the event.
Registration Closes on February 17th, please see more details on how to register for this event through the Proactis procurement portal, reference: RFX1000305
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SCC are seeking to launch a DPS for Children's Residential providers, information from the market engagement event will inform future procurement activities.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 November 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No